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Five years of Hebden Bridge | Jack Wallington

“Time flies when you’re having fun,” Chris said when I asked him what I should write for this post, along with it’s been “five...

Ban peat: legislation shouldn’t be this hard | Jack Wallington

The UK horticulture industry’s growth is currently being harmed by the Labour Government’s inaction in implementing the heavily supported peat compost ban (view and...

Imagining a garden | Jack Wallington

Yesterday I sat at dusk looking out from the top of our garden across the valley, the light fell slowly into darkness. First a...

Review: Husqvarna 540i XP battery powered chainsaw | Jack Wallington

Last year I was given a battery powered chainsaw by Husqvarna to try for a no obligation review. It’s the Husqvarna 540i XP model...

Why I will no longer be drawn into the false narrative on peat free compost | Jack Wallington

I will no longer be drawn into the false narrative on peat free vs peat compost comparisons. Over the last ten years I’ve been...

Book review: Regenesis: feeding the world without devouring the planet by George Monbiot | Jack Wallington

The first thing that struck me about Regenesis is one third of the book’s pages are references to sources, largely scientific studies, giving it...

Jack on lawns: why it’s time to rethink our most sustainable usable surface | Jack Wallington

I seem to be thinking about lawns more than is healthy, and I’m not the only one. I’m trying not to use the term...

8 tips for better watering technique | Jack Wallington

1) Water deeply When it’s hot and sunny it’s tempting to zip around the garden watering everything but beware, most people water too little....

Review: Wikomo solar deer repeller | Jack Wallington

We live surrounded by fields and woodland in which lots of roe deer live. Deer have been demonised by gardeners but I like them...

Horticulture industry bans corporations digging up precious habitats to make compost | Jack Wallington

The Government has, at long last, banned the home use of compost made from precious peatland habitats purely for the profit of a small...

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Drop the Beet: Growing No-Till Beets

Let’s drop the beet! Beets can be grown year-round and are a perfect, flavorful addition to meals. Start growing your own no-till beets with...

What to Plant at 40°, 50°, 60°, and 70°F

Sharing is caring! One of the biggest shifts in my gardening over the past 30 years has been moving away from the calendar and focusing...

Guide to Raised Bed Design

Raised garden beds are a great choice for many gardeners. They allow you to turn unused space, like a rooftop or yard, into a...
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